Pretoria (Tshwane) Restaurants

The interior remains authentic Italian, stylish and quirky with red brick mosaic detail and Vespa scooters adding an air of authenticity. Giant wood-fired ovens wet the appetite with the lingering aroma, and the seductive wine list compliments dishes such as Pappardelle all`olio di Tartufo - Freshly made pappardelle pasta with seasonal vegetables, a drizzle of truffle oil, served in a parma ham wrap. Live music on Sundays and a cosy wine cellar, alongside mouth-watering Italian cuisine is why Capeesh is the place to be seen.

Located along George Storrar Drive, tucked away in a cosy and small interior, Collectables at Zafferano brims with unspoilt delights and a tantalising selection of dishes. From gourmet sandwiches, breakfast specialities, high teas to traditional Italian favourites, every mouthful at Collectables will leave you wanting more.

The tantalizing menu and award winning wine list accompanies distinct palates with an unbeatable ambiance. Here embassy and government officials find sanctuary in international cuisine and fine dining surrounds. A myriad of dining options beacon intimate dinners, private conversations and languid lunches enjoyed alongside impeccable service. Find out why Cynthia’s Indigo Moon is the favoured meeting place for distinct palates in Gauteng.

Located in Waterkloof Heights Shopping Centre, Gameal’s Cedar Café is all about beautiful food and a cosy welcoming setting. The quaint café exudes an air of nostalgia, dressed in childhood memories. The menu will leave you coming back for more, offering traditional dishes such as a Lebanese breakfast served with fried eggs on warm pita bread, sprinkled with herbs and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Succulent olives wet the appetite for indulgence. Tasty mouthfuls of tapas filled with Middle Eastern delights such as Tabbouleh, Baba Ganouj and lentils with rice, served with tomato salad and mint and garlic dressing. Discover true Lebanese dishes in a cosy and warm setting at Gameal’s Cedar Café.

The menu focuses on fresh organic produce, sourced from local farmers and award winning wine pairing. Meals are innovative and interesting, with delectable 5-course Sunday lunches and 6-course intimate gourmet packages on offer. Ideal for intimate social occasions or private functions – hosted in the wine cellar, Granita Signature Dining is an exquisite dining experience.

One of Pretoria’s popular meeting places, this iconic bar and restaurant boasts award-winning steaks and an impressive wine list. Try their signature steaks awarded the ‘Golden T-Bone’ award for best grill house and see for yourself why the Hillside Tavern is one of Pretoria’s favourite meeting places.

Housed inside a renovated 1908 house, surrounded by water, gardens, waterfalls and tranquility is a place you can kick back relax, and indulge in fusion cuisine. Here real food is the order of the day, made from scratch using traditional French techniques with an African twist and some delicate Eastern flavours. Although typically South African cuisine, there is nothing typical about dining at Lucit, using only the freshest ingredients, the menu changes regularly to enjoy only what is available and seasonal at the time. Expect freshly baked breads, homemade pastas, tasty side dishes and salads alongside mains such as delicate prawn and saffron timbale, juicy steaks and gourmet burger and chips. The enchanted garden, infused with water features, caves and fairy lights make for a romantic and intimate setting for dinner, while winter warms the senses with roaring fireplaces that invite curled up cosines and a good glass of red wine.

Welcoming diners with a warm and romantic ambiance, Novu Cuisine is perfect for those occasions that require some a little extra. From languid lunches to elegant dinners, Novu’s understated elegance and charm pampers the mood with soothing sounds flowing from the ivory keys and international flavours from Italy, France and Thailand. Dine alfresco under the covered patio or inside, complimented by gracious service and the definitive taste of imported liquors, cigars and cognacs. The extensive wine list, awarded with a Diners Club Gold Awards makes a perfect accompaniment to every meal.

For delicious food with a Portuguese flair, O’Galito is the only place to go. Patrons may enjoy their meals inside or out, upstairs or down, with plenty of seating on the bright and breezy terrace. Towards the evening, the tables are dressed up and adorned with candle burners to create a more formal look. Though primarily a seafood restaurant, O’Galito proffers an eclectic menu with choices of sushi and various specialist Portuguese dishes such as peri peri chicken, steaks, espetada and oxtail. A cooling room filled with a superb selection of wines to accompany your meal perfectly rounds off the impressive array of offerings available at O’Galito.

Delicious traditional recipes with local ingredients and a touch of international flavour is the order of the day at this calming getaway of a dining experience. The layout has been carefully chosen with stylish blue mosaic tiled pillars, terracotta floors, a fireplace and a choice of an indoor or outdoor patio. Paintings adorn the walls and freshly-cut flowers add elegance to each table. The cellar holds up to 1000 bottles of wine so diners may choose the perfect accompaniment for their meal. Superb service, exceptional food and beautiful surroundings will have you returning to Orange Restaurant and Wine Cellar again and again.

Located in Waterkloof Heights Prosepa is a sophisticated cool eatery dressed in fresh and inviting décor that make dining at Prosepa one of stylish elegance. The menu focuses on specialist and traditional dishes such as Kleftiko -deboned leg of lamb wrapped in vine leaves and foil stuffed with feta, fresh tomato, herbs and spices and slow roasted in the oven. Enjoy a glass of wine from the Platinum wine list on the cool veranda or curled up next to the crackling winter fire.

Expect the freshest ingredients, organic where possible and a handpicked selection of fine wines in elegant surroundings. Whether you choose to succumb to the elegant interior or lapse up the lush vegetation alfresco, Blades satisfies your every desire. Start the day with a hearty breakfast on the wooden deck looking out onto the dam, or lull away time over a languid lunch, or gourmet picnic along the waters edge. From fine wines, decadent cheeses and inspiring dishes to fancy high teas, the green lawns and elegant interior transcends an ordinary dinging experience into something extraordinary.